what is significane of carbohydrate metabolism with the rest of T.C .A cycle
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Explanation:
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Explain the processes of glycolysis
Describe the pathway of a pyruvate molecule through the Krebs cycle
Explain the transport of electrons through the electron transport chain
Describe the process of ATP production through oxidative phosphorylation
Summarize the process of gluconeogenesis
Carbohydrates are organic molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. The family of carbohydrates includes both simple and complex sugars. Glucose and fructose are examples of simple sugars, and starch, glycogen, and cellulose are all examples of complex sugars. The complex sugars are also called polysaccharides and are made of multiple monosaccharide molecules. Polysaccharides serve as energy storage (e.g., starch and glycogen) and as structural components (e.g., chitin in insects and cellulose in plants).